David Frost

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: UK Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost is pictured in St. James on October 23, 2020 in London, England. Brexit negotiations stalled between the UK and the EU last week with areas of disagreement centreing on fishing rights, post-Brexit competition rules and how the deal will be implemented. Lord David Frost, the UK's negotiator, and his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, agreed to resume face-to-face intensified talks in London. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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During the Brexit talks, Cabinet minister Dominic Raab threatened to end negotiations unless the EU gave way on one point, but backtracked when Michel Barnier called his bluff (Picture: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images)

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David Frost during the second round of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Barry Cryer attends the Oldie Of The Year Awards at Simpsons in the Strand on February 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

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Lord Frost resigned from Boris Johnson's government due to the "political direction" of the government, he said on Saturday.

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Lord Frost, who has led negotiations with the EU, is reported to have handed in his resignation letter to Boris Johnson last week.

Brexit minister Lord Frost has resigned "with immediate effect"

The EU will later outline a range of proposals aimed at resolving the political stand-off over Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol.

EU "looking to go the extra mile” over Brexit protocol standoff

The UK government and European Union have agreed to extend the grace period amid the ongoing "sausage war".

UK and EU agree grace period extension after 'sausage war'

Lord David Frost accused the EU of making "threats" against "big" countries like Britain

David Frost warns EU must stop making ‘threats’ to big countries like Britain

Lord David Frost has been appointed as a full member of Boris Johnson's cabinet to oversee the UK's future relationship with the EU. (Pic: PA)

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Lara Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February 2020 (Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested "sweet reason" could help Britain land a Brexit deal

Boris Johnson admits Brexit trade deal 'looking very difficult'

Environment Secretary George Eustice warned the Brexit talks were “running out of time”

UK Government minister warns Brexit talks are ‘running out of time’

The European Union has offered to hand up to 18 per cent of fish caught in British waters back to the UK to help seal a Brexit deal.

EU offers to give back 18% of fish caught in British waters

The PM has insisted there will be no change to the Brexit policy despite the Vote Leave exodus

Dominic Cummings departure will not soften Brexit stance, Downing Street insists

New business plan launched to help companies ahead of Brexit in January 2021 picture: JPI Media

New business plan to launch for helping companies when UK breaks from EU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the unveiling of the Conservative Party battlebus during the 2019 general election

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EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier wears a face mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Boris Johnson ‘hopeful’ of Brexit trade deal, but no fisheries compromise

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the unveiling of the Conservative Party battlebus during the 2019 general election

Brussels warns UK-EU trade deal this year now ‘unlikely’

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen inside 10 Downing Street in central London on January 8, 2020, ahead of their meeting. - The EU's top official on Wednesday predicted "tough talks" with Britain on the sides' future relations after Brexit enters force after years of delays at the end of the month. "There will be tough talks ahead and each side will do what is best for them," European Council president Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of her first official meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson says UK and EU ‘not far apart’ on trade talks

Nathalie Loiseau (C) waves a European flag during a public meeting ahead of the European elections. Picture: Getty

Britain urged to be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit talks

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Nissan’s Sunderland plant still under threat under no-deal Brexit

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The Brexit transition period is due to finish at the end of 2020.

UK rules out extension to Brexit trade talks despite EU offer

Empty seats are seen in the first two rows as European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier (R) speaks during a news conference following the third round of Brexit talks. Picture: Getty

Clamour for Brexit delay as trade talks on brink of collapse

Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland. Picture: Andrew Cowan

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Political adviser Dominic Cummings is in self-isolation.

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Roseanna Cunningham will today ask the UK government to abandon Brexit plans to focus on coronavirus.

Brexit: Work to leave EU should be halted as governments deal with coronavirus

European Commission's Head of Task Force for Relations with Britain Michel Barnier. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Brexit: First round of trade talks with EU confirms ‘serious’ differences

Boris Johnson needs to negotiate post-Brexit international trade agreements while keeping the potential effects on the Union in mind (Picture: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Disgraced former finance secretary Derek Mackay. Picture: JPIMedia

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David Frost, left, raises a glass with former Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael during his stint at the Scotch Whisky Association (Picture: Steven Scott Taylor)

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson with French president Emmanuel Macron

Brexit: How far apart are the UK and EU on Boris Johnson's plans

Anti Brexit campaigner Gina Miller leaves Millbank in Westminster, London. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Brexit: Fresh EU talks set as Boris Johnson pledges push to avoid no-deal

Boris Johnson. Picture: PA

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Boris Johnson wants to negotiate a new deal. Picture: PA

Brexit: UK Government demands new agreement as 'EU plans for no-deal'

Boris Johnson has ramped up planning for a no-deal Brexit

Brexit: Leaked document says no-deal could trigger panic and food shortages
A no-deal Brexit could trigger "consumer panic", food shortages and an increased security threat within a fortnight, according to a leaked Government document.

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald emulates the pose of the Edward Carson statue as she and Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill join a Brexit protest following their meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Stormont. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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Karen Betts takes up her new role in May. Picture: Contributed

Scotch whisky trade body appoints first female chief

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David Frost. Picture: SWA

Outgoing Scotch whisky boss slams Edinburgh as 'filthy'

Scotch Whisky Association boss David Frost. Picture: contributed

Scotch Whisky Association chief steps down

Scotch whisky exports were worth nearly Â£4 billion in customs value, making Scotch the biggest single net contributor to the UKs trade balance in goods. Picture: John Devlin

Brexit brings '˜oppotunities' for Scotch whisky industry

The SWA believes the weaker pound could help boost exports further. Picture: David Cheskin/PA

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Scotch exports rise as boost from weak pound looms

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Scotch Whisky Association chief David Frost. Picture: Contributed

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